Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Sally Schmidt | If you experience service-related problems, here are some tips for dealing with clients. The post When Things Go Wrong With Clients appeared first on Attorney at Work.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2023
UK's Defence Committee also called for greater support of Pacific nations and more clarity on the AUKUS submarine program. The post UK Lawmakers Say ‘Limited’, ‘Modest’ Indo-Pacific Presence Not Enough To Address China Threat appeared first on Above the Law.
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The Crime Report
OCTOBER 24, 2023
It was a typical midnight shift for a corrections officer in Northern New Jersey responsible for escorting a nurse in the medical unit of the county jail so she could screen inmates who had recently arrived. Additional officers made their rounds, waking up inmates who had fallen asleep in the holding cells. Then, they encountered a problem. One inmate did not wake up quickly enough, most likely due to the lingering effects of whichever drug(s) he took prior to his arrest.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Camille Vasquez shines a light on her exceptional legal career and pivotal role in the Depp v. Heard trial on the latest episode of 'Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers.' The post Brown Rudnick’s Camille Vasquez: A Pinnacle In Legal Excellence And A Force Behind Johnny Depp’s Triumph In Depp v. Heard appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 24, 2023
“The Fatal Flaws in the ‘Abortion Pill’ Decision”: Peter Grossi has this post at The Regulatory Review. The post “The Fatal Flaws in the ‘Abortion Pill’ Decision” appeared first on How Appealing.
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 24, 2023
“Ex-Supreme Court Clerks Find Big Money Opportunities in Litigation Finance; ‘This is a fascinating and really fun field,’ said former clerk Travis Lenkner”: Jimmy Hoover of The National Law Journal has this report. The post “Ex-Supreme Court Clerks Find Big Money Opportunities in Litigation Finance; ‘This is a fascinating and really fun field,’ said former clerk Travis Lenkner” appeared first on How Appealing.
LawSites
OCTOBER 24, 2023
This week, LawNext veers slightly off-topic for a conversation about wrongful convictions. But, as you’ll hear from our guests, there is a legal tech angle, even to this. At the recent Clio Cloud Conference, I had the opportunity to sit down for a live conversation with one of the keynote speakers, Brian Banks , whose aspirations for a career in the NFL were sidetracked when, at age 16, he was falsely accused of sexual assault, resulting in his accepting a plea bargain that put him in prison f
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 24, 2023
“Georgia Supreme Court allows abortion law to stay on the books; Case now heads back to Fulton Superior Court judge to rule on constitutionality of the law”: Maya T. Prabhu of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has this report. And Sudhin Thanawala of The Associated Press reports that “ Georgia Supreme Court sends abortion law challenge back to lower court, leaving access unchanged.” You can access today’s 6-to-1 ruling of the Supreme Court of Georgia at this link.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2023
WebMD Ignite — the company’s division that offers tech solutions to providers and health plans — teamed up with healthcare privacy platform Freshpaint. Through the partnership, WebMD Ignite is seeking to help its customers — which include organizations such as Providence, Trinity Health, Advocate Aurora, VillageMD and Centene — use web tracking technology to grow their businesses while staying clear of data privacy risks.
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 24, 2023
“The Supreme Court confronts its own failure in an appalling case about guns; The justices are seriously considering whether domestic abusers have a right to own a gun”: Ian Millhiser has this essay online at Vox. The post “The Supreme Court confronts its own failure in an appalling case about guns; The justices are seriously considering whether domestic abusers have a right to own a gun” appeared first on How Appealing.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 24, 2023
There are few events in life more pivotal and significant than becoming a parent, especially for the first time. Yet even in today’s era of post-COVID-19 extravagant employee wellness initiatives that focus on mental health, many employers fail to recognize the importance of providing their workforce with the one benefit that will enhance both employee retention and job satisfaction: a robust parental leave policy.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 24, 2023
“Green nominates judge, private lawyer to Hawaii Supreme Court”: Dan Nakaso of The Honolulu Star-Advertiser has this report. And Chad Blair of Honolulu Civil Beat reports that “ Green Nominates Ginoza, Devens To Hawaii Supreme Court; The governor said he looked beyond race and gender to consider background and experience.” Yesterday, the Office of the Governor of Hawaii issued a news release titled “ Gov.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2023
She's truly thankful for the help she received from her lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, who she calls 'amazing' in her book. The post Britney Spears Expresses Relief After Being Freed From Conservatorship In New Memoir appeared first on Above the Law.
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HowAppealing
OCTOBER 24, 2023
“Roe v. Wade Is Gone, but Abortions Are On the Rise; New abortion bans have done little to reduce frequency of the procedure, new data show”: Laura Kusisto and Jennifer Calfas of The Wall Street Journal have this report. The post “Roe v. Wade Is Gone, but Abortions Are On the Rise; New abortion bans have done little to reduce frequency of the procedure, new data show” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2023
The firm did not think it was funny. The post Law Partner’s Bad Prank Costs Him His Job. Though He Avoids Jail, So, There’s That. appeared first on Above the Law.
HowAppealing
OCTOBER 24, 2023
“Public Support for the Supreme Court Through the Lens of Political Science”: Jake S. Truscott has this post at the “Empirical SCOTUS” blog. The post “Public Support for the Supreme Court Through the Lens of Political Science” appeared first on How Appealing.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2023
He duped the firm into funding an 'extravagant lavish lifestyle.' The post Former Cleary Facilities Manager Receives Jail Time For Stealing $1M+ From The Firm appeared first on Above the Law.
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LawSites
OCTOBER 24, 2023
In July, NetDocuments announced the limited launch of PatternBuilder MAX, a generative AI-driven version of its PatternBuilder document assembly product that it said would enable firms to create custom generative AI automations tailored to the needs of their specific practice areas. At the time, I wrote about how one immigration lawyer had used it to dramatically shortcut the time-consuming process of drafting O-1 visa petitions.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Aliza Shatzman, president and founder of The Legal Accountability Project, a nonprofit aimed at ensuring that law clerks have positive clerkship experiences, continues her discussion of her work in judicial accountability. The post 3 Questions For A Law Clerk Turned Advocate For Judicial Accountability (Part II) appeared first on Above the Law.
SCOTUSBlog
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Share Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Tuesday morning read: Abortions increased in the US overall in the year post-Dobbs, but there are stark inequalities state-to-state (Deidre McPhillips, CNN) Georgia Supreme Court sends abortion law challenge back to lower court, leaving access unchanged (Sudhin Thanawala, The Associated Press) I was innocent, but police seized my car and stalled for years.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Dewey know the career path of these attorneys? The post Working At This Defunct Biglaw Firm Isn’t A Permanent Stain On Your Resume appeared first on Above the Law.
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Law 360
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Performing in a classic rock cover band has driven me to hone several skills — including focus, organization and networking — that have benefited my professional development, demonstrating that taking time to follow your muse outside of work can be a boon to your career, says Michael Gambro at Cadwalader.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Keep The Pranks At Home: Mile high bathroom note costs partner his job. Prepare To Get Spooky!: ATL's legally themed Halloween costume is coming up ! Parenting By The Gavel: Parents sue Meta for their children's mental health's sake. Here Are The Dewey Debacle's Long-Term Effects: Probably better than you expected. Not The Managing They Were Looking For: Former Cleary manager steals $1.2M.
ABA Journal
OCTOBER 24, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider whether the U.S. government unconstitutionally pressured social media companies to curb COVID-19 misinformation and other content.
Above The Law
OCTOBER 24, 2023
3 takeaways from a recent ATL/iManage survey. The post Where Law Firm Partners And IT Pros Differ On Cybersecurity appeared first on Above the Law.
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